AMA 4K export
MC 8.5, Frame Flex, Winodws7, ISIS storage. I have Varicam 4K clips - AVC-Intra4K_LT / 29.97PN, overcranked 120fps. .mxf files. After linking, the bin's AMA Plug-in column reads PanasonicP2...
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Moving a massive project (20 TB) offsite to a different Isis. Any way to trick Data Migration Utlity to transfer off to a direct attached storage (Graid Studio XL TB drive) as a go between each Isis?
View Articlewant to copy Avid MediaFiles folder '1' to another drive. Is this the right way?
Hi there,I need to free up space for a new drive in my 5-bay enclosure. One drive that's currently taking up one of the slots seems to me to not have much on it, except for an Avid MediaFiles folder...
View ArticleBest i/o break-out box for MC 8.5 to supply 3rd monitor, etc
I've recently up-graded from MC 5.5 to MC 8.5 and as a result my Matrox Mini doesn't work. And all the threads that I've found says that it is time to throw it away. Any suggestions as to replacement?...
View ArticleBin shortcut of yore.
My muscle-memory tells me that, in an old version of Media Composer - like, one from last century - there was a keyboard command (Mac) that, when in a Bin and in Text View, if you selected an editable...
View ArticleAny way to rename "filler" clips on timeline?
I have a project made up almost entirely of clips that are created in Red/AvidFX. The Red effects are simply laid in between edit points on the timeline, at which point they all become named "filler"...
View ArticleDNxIO not detected
I just made a new MC install (8.5) under Windows 10. Now MC does not detect my DXxIO anymore. The Blackmagic driver (10.5.4) detects it perfectly well. The same system under Windows 7 worked well. Is...
View ArticleCalculator
Ok, a small request :)Opening the calculator in a 25fps project - it shows 30fps non drop as default instead of the projects current framerate... It always has, as long as I can remember :) ThanksFredrik
View ArticleCan't install 8.03 because Avid Editor Transcode won't uninstall
Hi all,So I thought I would install 8.03. Of course it didn't work, because Avid has made sure that upgrading Media Composer requires a superhuman effort every time.This time, the installer says an...
View Articlewhy the output movie is so big? and question about colour space
12 mins short film, link AMA,output format is quick time movie. it was around 8G, but I dont know why, it is 44G! I did some vfx job from nuke.my next question about colour space. I know my project is...
View ArticleMC8.5 and Canon Plugin (Use Auto detect instead)
HiIt apears that the AMA Canon plugin is not available on MC8.5 in the linking window. If you have downloaded the plugin you will be able to see it listed in the Console window. Although you cant see...
View ArticleExporting project for DCP conforming: no idea what producers are talking about!
Hi,Just finished the 15 seconds ad that was supposed to be screened on TV, but, I've just learnt, will now also be shown on local cinemas.So, as a result, apart from going from 25P to true 24P and from...
View Article8.5 first impressions
So, I've tried it out since it came out :)First, great updates for editing - a lot of updates for working in the timeline. And love the new audio mixer. Great new features all over the place.We've gone...
View ArticleTIP: Adjust Clip Gain in Timeline, only with keyboard
A neat TIP/TRICK in Avid Media Composer 7 I wanted to share: Adjust Clip Gain in Timeline, only with keyboard: ALT(OPT) + SHIFT + Arrow UP/DOWN adjusts Clip Gain in Timeline (when Clip Gain is visible...
View ArticleHDV to MC 8.5 on Mac Pro
I'm starting a new project that has some footage shot on HDV. My new Mac Pro hasn't a firewire input. Can I use the usb port on my camera or is there another work around
View ArticleAvid Editor has stopped working
Really? After closing MC 7.0.4 it consistently gives this error - TWICE each session (I click on "Close the Program" each time) - even though it is already closed. This is absurd. No harm done but it...
View ArticleCanon XF Users - Use Autodetect when linking media (AMA)
In MC 8.5 the Canon XF plug-in no longer shows up in the list of available plug-ins for the Link (AMA) dialog after installation. Please note that the plug-in does successfully install (you can verify...
View ArticlePanasonic P2 Material - which project and transcode settings?
Hello all... ...and thank you in advance for your help with the following two questions:I am on MC 8.4.5 and need to edit a TV-Documentary with a lot of "Panasonic P2 AVC-Intra 100, HD1080i, 25 FPS,...
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Avid 8.5 Mac taking forever to export files (Actually stops and cannot quit)
HELLO. I installed 8.5 (and El Capitan) yesterday. I have been working on a project and have not gotten any errors while I have been working. I am now trying to export and I am unable to do it. The...
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